baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2240272-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for the treatment of poisoning containing dextrin derivatives
Inventor: DAVIES DONALD SELWYN
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 1991-01-23
Abstract: A dextrin derivative, in which a proportion of the hydroxyl groups in the dextrin have been replaced by strongly acidic groups, is useful in treatment of poisoning or drug overdose, particularly by compounds having basic groups. Dextrin sulphate is a preferred derivative for use in the treatment of paraquat poisoning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252172-A (GB)
Title: Colour optical output system
Inventor: LEYLAND JOHN DEREK
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 1991-01-25
Abstract: Colour optical output apparatus comprising:     a white light source 16;   an output screen 10 onto which an output colour picture is imaged; a plurality of spacial light modulator reflector arrays 20a, 20b, 20c; means for controlling each array in dependence upon a different colour component signal; a dichroic mirror for splitting the white light beam into optical colour component beams, each beam being directed on one array to be modulated; and a combiner for recombining the modulated optical colour beams to provide a combined beam to the imaging plane; wherein the dichroic mirror and the combiner share a common surface.     <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242617-A (GB)
Title: Furniture system
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN MCGREGOR
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 1991-02-11
Abstract: A furniture system comprises a main frame (1), first and second buttress (2, 3) and at least one support surface (4-8). Each support surface (4-8) is pivotably mounted on the main frame (1) to move between a position substantially aligned with the main frame (1) and at least one supporting position. When a support surface (4-8) is in a supporting position, its forward edge is coupled to the buttress frames (2, 3). The buttress frames (2, 3) are hingedly coupled to the main frame (1) and the whole assembly may be folded substantially flat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243412-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft engine propulsor blade deicing
Inventor: BOYD LINDA S
IPC: B64D15/12
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: A de-icing heater for a propeller blade comprises a plurality of resistance elements 60 to 91 formed by a copper-nickel foil pattern 18 bonded to a nylon reinforcing sheet 20, and covered by a response sheet 22. The elements vary in resistance to produce a desired power dissipation distribution related to distance from the leading edge and from the roof of the blade. By optimising power dissipation, power consumption is minimised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243846-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardants
Inventor: BLACK ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: D06M13/342
Filed: 1991-03-22
Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising an insoluble ammonium polyphosphate, a surfactant and a heat curable resin, which may also contain a soluble ammonium polyphosphate and/or a carbamic acid derivative, forms a shearable paste which, when applied to the back of a fabric and heat cured, flame retards the fabric without exuding to the front face and causing resin and/or salt marks.
Patent GB-2243325-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a sleeve to be shrunk, around a travelling container
Inventor: FREEMAN MICHAEL ALLAN
IPC: B65B7/28
Filed: 1991-04-08
Abstract: The support comprises a series of sleeve supporting surfaces which are carried around one or a pair of closed loop paths in a plane substantially parallel to and intersecting the projected area of the plane of the container-carrying face of a conveyor (1), so that a pair of the surfaces moves into sleeve supporting register on opposite sides of each container as it is carried by the conveyor to the heat shrink location. The surfaces may be defined upon the upper sides of members (44) carried by a single endless chain (41), to move into cooperation around the containers (4) to support the sleeves (22) when they are released by a vacuum retainer (21) of a sleeve retaining mechanism (20). Alternatively, each supporting surface of a pair may be provided from endless paths around vertical shafts (30) on opposite sides of the container conveyor, either at the sides (31) or the ends of members (33), or as peripheral recesses (51, Fig 5d) of discs (50) carried by the shafts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258794-A (GB)
Title: Seeder.
Inventor: CLAY HERBERT
IPC: A01C7/02
Filed: 1991-07-02
Abstract: In operation a seed box is filled with compost and a seed control plate is placed on top of it. The seed hopper (2) is filled with seed and the motor switched on. The vibratory action of the motor settles the seed towards the bottom of the tapered hopper (2). When a gate valve is opened the seeds start to flow down the angled chute (3). The tip of the chute (3) is then placed in a first vee of the control plate and slowly drawn along, depositing the seeds in a fine line. This is repeated along the rest of the rows of the seed control plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246673-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cable protection
Inventor: FORMAN MICHAEL RALPH
IPC: H01B7/24
Filed: 1991-07-30
Abstract: A cable 17 for connecting a hand held electrical power tool 10 e.g. a hedge trimmer, to a power supply has a length of reinforced flexible plastics sleeve 20 or hose e.g. PVC with braided nylon, fastened to that part of the cable which is most likely to contact the moving parts of the tool. The sleeve may be only 1 to 2.5 m long, 10 to 16 mm thick and brightly coloured, and have an anti-friction surface. The sleeve is fastened in position by releasable fastening means 21 disposed at opposite ends of the sleeve so that it may be moved along the cable. Alternatively helical or split ring fastening means may be used (Figs 3 & 4). In a modification (Fig 5), instead of a reinforced plastics sleeve, the cable may be formed with a region of thicker insulation adjacent one end. This region may be moulded integrally with the insulation of the cable or may be formed by bonding an additional layer of insulating material; the thicker region may be of the same or a different insulating material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250025-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and processes for treating tin-plated steel surfaces
Inventor: AOKI TOMOYUKI
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 1991-11-21
Abstract: A superior protective prepainting treatment for tin plated steel surfaces, particularly DI cans, may be achieved by contacting the surface with an aqueous liquid composition containing from 1 to 30 g/L of phosphate ions, from 0.1 to 5 g/L of condensed phosphate ions, from 0.5 to 5 g/L of reducing agent, and from 0.1 to 20 g/L of dissolved solids of a water soluble aminated poly{vinylphenol} resin.
Patent GB-2264951-A (GB)
Title: Breaking a bitumen-water emulsion
Inventor: HEMMING MALCOLM LISLE
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1992-03-11
Abstract: A method of separating a bituminous material from a stable dilute aqueous emulsion in which the disperse phase comprises bitumen and water, comprises   (i) adjusting the pH of the dispersion, if necessary, to a value of at least 9, (ii) adding to the aqueous emulsion a flocculating amount of a metal cation to effect flocculation of the disperse phase, and   (iii) Separating the flocculated bituminous material. Ca(OH)2 as a lime slurry may be added to adjust the pH. The metal cation is preferably provided by a non-acidified aqueous solution of FeSO4. The flocculated material from step (ii) may be treated with a polyamide polyelectrolyte.
Patent GB-2254165-A (GB)
Title: Preformed optical conductor components
Inventor: DALGOUTTE DAVID GEORGE
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1992-03-13
Abstract: A preformed component 12 for use in effecting an optical connection between optical fibres F of optical cables C comprises a housing 1 in which optical conductors 2 are so disposed that opposite end parts 4 of each conductor protrude from the housing at an acute angle to one another lying in the range 0 DEG  to 90 DEG ; preferably, the end parts protrude in substantially the same direction. At least each of the protruding parts 4 of each optical conductor 2 consists of an optical fibre which can be spliced to one of two optical fibres F to be optically connected. The preformed component 12 and the protected optical fibre splices 14 can be disposed in a cassette 11 in such a way that the splices are spaced from the preformed component by a distance which can be reduced to accommodate for re-splicing of any unsatisfactory splice, the protruding parts 4 of each optical conductor 2 providing excess fibre length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267270-A (GB)
Title: A cassette with a record-inhibit device
Inventor: KINGHAM PETER NORMAN
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: A cassette contains a recording medium 20 and has an aperture 26 or recess for use in indicating when the medium is to be protected from a further recording. A member 28 is slidable between a first position in which it covers the said aperture 26 or recess and a second position in which it does not cover the said aperture or recess. Member 28 and a cassette will have interengaging formations resisting sliding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268066-A (GB)
Title: Catheter with porous matrix material
Inventor: HUKINS DAVID WILLIAM LAURENCE
IPC: A61L29/16
Filed: 1992-06-25
Abstract: A catheter for drainage or collection of a bodily fluid comprises a tube (10) having openings at its two opposed ends and having, within the tube, a matrix such as a plug (18) in the form of a porous or potentially porous material containing one or more medically beneficial substances such as a urease inhibitor, anti- bacterial agent or mineral formation inhibitor. The matrix may be permanently located within the structure to adsorb or absorb bodily fluids and thereby permit controlled release of the beneficial substances. Alternatively, the matrix may be in the form of a surface coating (20) of porous material containing the beneficial substance or a rod (26) of the substance surrounded by a tube (28) of porous material may be in communication with a central drainage channel (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258233-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal benzoisothiazoles
Inventor: CHRYSTAL EWAN JAMES TURNER
IPC: A01N43/80
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: A compound of formula (I):   <IMAGE>  in which  Ar is an optionally substituted ayl or heterocyclic ring system;   R<1> R<2> are independently selected from H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkenyl, halogen, NR<a>R<b>, or R<1> may also be optionally substituted aryl, or R<1> and R<2> together with the carbon to which they are attached form an optionally substituted alkenyl or cycloalkyl or oxirane group: R<3> is H, CO2R<4>, CN, COR<4>, CH2OR<4>, CH(OH)R<4>, CH(OR<4>)R<5>, CH2OSO2R<4>, CH(OR<4>)R<5>, CH2OSO3R<4>, CH2ONR<6>R<7>, CSNH2, COSR<4>, CSOR<4>, CONHSO2R<4>, CONR<6>R<7>, NH2, NHCOR<10>, NHCO2R<10> CONHNR<6>R<7>, CONHN<+>R<6>R<7>R<8> V<->, CO2<->M<+> or COON=CR<6>R<7>;  M<+> and V<-> are agriculturally acceptable ions; R<4>, R<5> and R<10> are independently selected from H or an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkenyl or alkynyl group; R<6>, R<7>, R<8>, R<9>, R<a> and R<b> are independently selected from H or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or alkynyl group or any two of R<6>, R<7>, R<8>, R<9>, R<a> and R<b> together with the atom to which they are attached form a cycloalkyl or heterocyclic ring;  R<6> and R<7> may also be a heterocyclic ring;  Y is O or S;  X is (CH2)m, CH=CH, CH(OR<c>)CH2, COCH2; where R<c> is H or an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkynyl or alkynyl group;      m is 0, 1 or 2; and n is 0 or 1, has herbicidal activity. is H
Patent GB-2259579-A (GB)
Title: Camera with built in strobe
Inventor: KITAZAWA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: G03B17/02
Filed: 1992-09-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a camera with a built-in strobe which includes a camera body (12) and a camera grip (11) provided in the camera body (12). In the camera grip (11) is a battery (24), a spool (17) and a main strobe capacitor (23) and there is an elongated space (S) which extends in the camera grip (11) along the longitudinal direction thereof so as to be surrounded by the battery (24), the spool (17) and the main strobe capacitor (23). A strobe circuit board (21) roughly formed into an L-shape is arranged in the space S and a motor (19) is arranged in the cutout portion. The motor (19) and the circuit board (21) can be housed effectively within the smallest possible space within the camera grip (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262741-A (GB)
Title: Antibacterial polysiloxanes containing guanidyl group
Inventor: HONDA TSUNETOSHI
IPC: C08G77/388
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: Novel dimethylpolysiloxane compounds having antibacterial activity defined by the formula:      R<1)<Si(CH3)2O)I (Si(CH3)2)AG wherein R<1> is an unsubstituted or substituted lower alkyl group, I is an integer of 1-5000, A is C1-C10 alkylene, and G is a biguanidyl group which may have a substituent or cyanoguanidyl group; or by formula (II): R<1)<Si(CH3)2O)I (SiCH3R<2>O)<m)<SiCH3AG)n (Si(CH3)3> wherein R<1>, I, A and G are as defined above, m is an integer of 0-5000, R<2> is a lower aminoalkyl group, and n is an integer of 1-5000.
Patent GB-2265829-A (GB)
Title: Hair comb
Inventor: MARTIN ANTHONY STEPHEN
IPC: A45D24/02
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: A hair comb having low static, friction, and hydroscopic properties and having a high temperature tolerance is disclosed. This is achieved by the use of a material such as nylon 66 containing graphite and molybdenum disulphide in combination with certain design features. These being that the teeth of the comb are oval in cross-section and that the shoulder at the top of each tooth is arched to facilitate passage of the comb through the hair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276396-A (GB)
Title: A water saving insert for the cistern of a water closet
Inventor: BRESLIN PATRICK JOHN
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A water saving insert for a cistern of a water closet, comprises a rigid non-collapsible closed container which has been filled with ballast which is heavier than water whereby the water saving insert is able to remain on a bottom part of the cistern during use of the cistern. The container may be made of a plastics material such as melamine. The ballast may be sand. Preferred dimensions of the container are to displace 1.5 litres of water in the cistern.
Patent GB-2267204-A (GB)
Title: A panoramic X-ray photography apparatus
Inventor: KANERVA HEIKKI
IPC: G03B42/02
Filed: 1993-05-18
Abstract: A panoramic X-ray photography apparatus of the type having a rotatably mounted supporting arm (1) which has at one end an X-ray source (2) and at the opposite end an image receptor (3), can also be used for tomography, since the object to be imaged, e.g. a denture, contains mainly vertical surfaces and a horizontal oscillating movement suffices for blurring them. The bearing shaft (4) of the supporting arm is moved along a circle arc portion during blurring, so that the fulcrum of the cone of X-rays shifts to outside the bearing shaft, thus eliminating certain limitations imposed by the mechanics of a conventional X-ray photography apparatus with respect to the area to be imaged and the location of the supporting arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278400-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine oil sump.
Inventor: CUMMING BRIAN STANLEY
IPC: F01M5/00
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: The wall 22 sub-divides 1 the volume of the sump 14 into two parts when the engine is cold. Oil is drawn from and returned to only a relatively small volume of the sump, so that only a small volume of oil is recirculated until the engine reaches its operating temperature. A bi-metal or memory metal spring 28 pivots the wall 22 to a horizontal position at engine operating temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271010-A (GB)
Title: Control system for passenger protection apparatus
Inventor: SHIBATA JUN
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: A control system for a passenger protecting apparatus (5) includes: a sensor (1) for detecting vehicle deceleration values; a calculating section (2) for calculating a deceleration dispersion value (Bu) on the basis of the detected deceleration values; a decision section (2a) for deciding whether the passenger protecting apparatus should be activated or not, on the basis of the comparison of the calculated deceleration dispersion value with a threshold value; and a drive section (3) for activating the passenger protecting apparatus in response to such a decision. The control system can activate an air bag module or seat belt reliably in any collision modes by a simple adjustment. The dispersion value is the integral of the squares of the differences between the sampled deceleration values and an averaged deceleration value obtained over a predetermined time period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271116-A (GB)
Title: Method for oligomerising an a-olefin
Inventor: TANAKA EIJI
IPC: C07C2/30
Filed: 1993-09-13
Abstract: A method for oligomerizing an  alpha -olefin in the presence of a catalyst comprising a specific chromium compound including chromium atom and pyrrolyl group and an alkylaluminum compound, wherein the alpha -olefin is contacted to the chromium compound and the alkylaluminum compound without preliminarily contacting the chromium compound to either the  alpha -olefin or the alkylaluminum compound.
Patent GB-934740-A (GB)
Abstract: 934,740. Self-healing capacitors. ROBERT BOSCH G.m.b.H. Oct. 6, 1961 [Oct. 7, 1960], 35957/61. Class 37. In a self-healing capacitor with metal coatings applied by vapour deposition of e.g. zinc to dielectric strips 12, leaving metal free zones on the strip 12, the high electric field intensities normally produced at the coating edges 14, Fig. 1, are prevented by providing on the dielectric strip between the coating edge 14 and the metal free zone, a semi-conducting strip 15 having a width of at least 0.2 mm. and a surface resistance of at least 10<SP>6</SP> ohms. Carbon, selenium, silicon, silver chloride, or oxides of zinc, silver, nickel, tungsten or cadmium may be used for the semi-conductor strip, which is preferably not more than 2% of the coating width. The semi-conductor coating may extend over the whole width of the dielectric strip either over or under the metal coating.
Patent GB-2274788-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee apparatus.
Inventor: BEIDAS SHAWKI
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1994-02-08
Abstract: Apparatus for teeing-up a golf ball includes a pivoted arm 17 with a ledge 20 onto which the ball 12 is loaded by gravity from a chute 14. Foot-pedal (16) operation pivots the arm 17 to lift the ball 12 above a fixed tee 11 so that it rolls from the ledge 20 onto the tee 11. Return of the arm 17 deflects a catch 22 at the chute bottom, freeing the next ball to roll onto the ledge 20; a blade 24 on the arm 17 holds back the balls behind. In alternative apparatus, the ball 39 is loaded into a cage 35 that has a bottom-opening 37 through which the tee 34 projects but through which the ball 39 cannot pass. When the arm 30 is actuated to lift the cage 35 above the tee 34, the ball 39 seats itself over the opening 37 so as to be deposited directly onto the tee 34 when the foot pedal 32 is released and the cage 35 in consequence descends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276637-A (GB)
Title: Shed forming arrangement for looms
Inventor: SEILER WOLFGANG
IPC: D03C3/20
Filed: 1994-02-22
Abstract: In a shed forming arrangement for a loom comprising lift elements (2, 3) for lifting hooks (4, 5) arresting elements (12, 13) movable between an engagement position with the respective hook (4, 5) and a non-engagement position, and devices (23, 24) controlling the position of the arresting elements (12, 13), the devices (23, 24) each include a piezoelectric flexural transducer stationarily clamped at one end. The transducers (23, 24) are each arranged for operating movement transversely to the path of movement of the associated arresting element (12, 13) between a blocking position in the path of movement of the associated arresting element (12, 13) and a non-blocking position outside the path of movement of the arresting element (12, 13). In a second embodiment the arresting elements are linearly movable instead of pivotable. In a third a single central piezoelectric element controls both pivotable arresting elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293679-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring vehicle parking
Inventor: WIGLEY CHARLES KENNETH
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1994-09-30
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring vehicles in a car park comprises a sensor 12 at an entry location, for activating equipment which can store information specific to the vehicle. A customised ticket containing data including a unique security code number is issued to the vehicle driver, together with a further ticket identifying an allocated car park bay. Use of the ticket in a reader unit at station 30 enables the driver to selectively arm and disarm a sensor 20 in the bay, once the vehicle is correctly parked. Insertion of the customised ticket in 2 unit at exit station 38 automatically opens an exit barrier 40 only after correct matching between the security code and the stored information. In the event of any significant unauthorised disturbance to the vehicle in the parking bay, the sensor 20 activates an alarm at a security post 44. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282647-A (GB)
Title: Controller of automatic transmission
Inventor: ANDO MASAHIKO
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: Load torque is smoothly decreased at the time of transmission put into reverse and thereafter to improve durability of frictional engagement device. Specifically, when the shift lever is put into reverse (step 301), torque is decreased (step 303), and a hydraulic pressure is applied to clutches CO and B4 of a main transmission portion to (step 305) until the car is ready for reversing (steps 307 to 311). If the overdrive is required to operate (step 313), a hydraulic pressure is applied to a brake BO of a sub-transmission portion (overdrive portion) (step 315), and the sub-transmission portion is set to a high speed (step 317). After the sub-transmission portion is set to the high speed, torque-down control is finished (step 319). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281332-A (GB)
Title: Drill Bit Steering
Inventor: WALKER COLIN
IPC: E21B34/12
Filed: 1993-05-18
Abstract: Apparatus for steering a drill bit (15) at the end of a drill string (1) within a borehole to selectively effect drilling along either a curved path or a substantially straight path comprises a first downhole motor assembly (9) coupled to the drill bit (15) and operable to rotate the drill bit to effect drilling, the assembly (9) being arranged to angularly tilt the rotational axis of the drill bit (15) relative to the axis of the section of borehole being drilled, and a second downhole motor assembly (8) coupling the first motor assembly (9) to the drill string (1) and operable to rotate the first motor assembly (9). In addition the apparatus includes a lock sub (18) which is selectively actuable to (i) effect rotation of the drill bit (15) by the first motor assembly (9) while the first motor assembly is maintained at a defined axial orientation so as to cause drilling of the borehole along a curved path in the direction of tilt of the drill bit, or (ii) effect rotation of the drill bit (15) by the first motor assembly (9) while the first motor assembly is rotated by the second motor assembly (8) so as to cause drilling of the borehole along a substantially straight path. Rotation of the drill string as a whole is not required to effect drilling in either mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294769-A (GB)
Title: Engine rotational speed detection
Inventor: CHENG KAI LEUNG
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: The rotational speed of a vehicle engine is determined by measuring the frequency of charging and discharging of the vehicle battery due to rotation of the engine, the frequency being directly related to the rotational speed. The method may be used to activate a vehicle security system if a set engine speed is reached with the system armed, or to control a time delay before activation. The battery current is stated to have a sawtooth ripple of a frequency in the range 1 to 5 KHz when the engine is running. The ripple frequency is filtered out and shaped before use. <IMAGE>